michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

[madurodave]

Hello! I am looking to get a spare prop and found this on craigslist for 250.00. It's a 4 blade and looks to be in great shape.

Will it work on my mercruiser, alpha 1, gen 2. I am running mercruiser 5L 220HP V8, Bayliner Capri 2052 DX cuddy.

ANY advise is appreciated.

http://memphis.craigslist.org/boa/1647305465.html

 

[hwsiii]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

Dave, that is not near enough information for anyone to make a comment on if that will work fine with your boat and motor.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=287818


H

 

[madurodave]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

ok. I did a little more research and iboats.com prop section says it is the right size for my drive. thanks

 

[madurodave]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

Dave, that is not near enough information for anyone to make a comment on if that will work fine with your boat and motor.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=287818


H

Ok. Let's give this a shot. I don't want to waste my money but this is a good deal and I need a spare.

1) Performance issue you are trying to correct.
Hole shot improvement

2) Current prop manufacturer, model, aluminum or stainless and as a minimum.
Rapture, 993005, Stainless

3) Current prop diameter and pitch (required).
14.25 x 21

4) Wide open throttle RPM and speed with an average load (very helpful)
not sure but sounds great and tops out at 48mph loaded

5) Engine/drive make, model, year, and HP
Mercruiser/Alpha 1, Gen 2, 2000, 220hp

6) Boat make model, year, length and weight
Bayliner Capri 2052DX Cuddy, 2000, 21', 2500

THANKS!!!

 

[hwsiii]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

Without knowing how many RPM you are turning with that prop I don't know how well it is performing on your boat, and you don't either. The Apollo XHS is a massive prop with 4 very large blade surface areas, and the Rapture is only three blades with smaller blade surface areas and usually higher prop slip numbers.

I am sorry but with out knowing how many RPM and how much prop slip you have at this time I can't help you, although I wish I could. You do not want to Lug the motor by turning too Low RPM with too much prop for your boat. When I help people find better props for their boat I do it in a mathematical systematical way, and I cannot do this without the correct information.

You might try reading this for a better understanding of changing props for better performance, and for the major differences between aluminum props and stainless steel.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=369057



Sorry,
H

 

[madurodave]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

Without knowing how many RPM you are turning with that prop I don't know how well it is performing on your boat, and you don't either. The Apollo XHS is a massive prop with 4 very large blade surface areas, and the Rapture is only three blades with smaller blade surface areas and usually higher prop slip numbers.

I am sorry but with out knowing how many RPM and how much prop slip you have at this time I can't help you, although I wish I could. You do not want to Lug the motor by turning too Low RPM with too much prop for your boat. When I help people find better props for their boat I do it in a mathematical systematical way, and I cannot do this without the correct information.

You might try reading this for a better understanding of changing props for better performance, and for the major differences between aluminum props and stainless steel.

http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=369057



Sorry,
H

thanks H! I bought this bad boy. Doesn't even look like it's been used. Let's hope I don't 'lug' the engine. I will be able to tell pretty quick if I am.

Based on iboats telling me it's the correct size, I went for it. WORST CASE is that I can use it for wakeboarding and/or a spare only and put the Rapture back on. It worked fine but for the price of this Apollo, I had to jump on it. We shall see. Keep you posted. and thanks again, H!

 

[hwsiii]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

I wish you the Best of luck, Dave.



H

 

[lucky7]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

post up numbers after you test. there are 10 guy out there with your combo that will search for this in the future.

 

[madurodave]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

Update and I am happy. Although I lost 5 to 6 mph top end, I gained fantastic handling. I mean crazy handling in hard turns. Not that I will always be turning hard... Where I had cavitation in the corners before, this 4 blade doesnt miss a beat.

I have a tiny tach on order to verify my gauge but this is what I got Sat.

WOT was 40 mph and 4900 rpm with this 4 blade. Hole shot is GREAT!! And between this prop and the tabs, plane time is 2 seconds with 2/3rd throttle...love it!

My 3 blade ss will be a nice spare in the nose of the boat!

Thanks!

 

[madurodave]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

doule post

 

[79camaro]

Re: michigan wheels apollo 993205 4 blade

I just picked up the same prop for my 3.0 Alpha one on CL after my prop took a hit. Out of curiosity did you have to buy a hub kit for it? Looking forward to trying it out as my wakeboard prop.